Category: global insight

American Airlines’ $multi-million A321, B737 MAX belly cargo shopping spree 

Speaking about the two major orders from the European and United States aircraft manufacturers, American Airlines chief executive Robert Isom outlines: “These orders will continue to fuel our fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers,” he adds. 

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Dnata replaces analogue ground handling with autonomous drones 

Guillaume Crozier, dnata’s senior vice-president for UAE cargo and global cargo strategy, insists: “These advancements have a direct positive impact on our airline customers who benefit from heightened accuracy, reduced turn-a-round times and smoother logistics operations.”

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Ethiopian Airlines responds to e-commerce bonanza with a bespoke $multi-million hub 

Group chief executive Mesfin Tasew, insists: “The inauguration of this cutting-edge e-commerce logistics facility is a significant breakthrough for Ethiopian Airlines Group and for the entire African economy.”

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Etihad Cargo selects WFS to ground handle at 12 major global airports 

Speaking about the new Etihad Cargo business, Mohammed Esa, global head of gateway services of key accounts and strategy at SATS Group, enthuses: “As well as renewing existing contracts with WFS, this new agreement adds more key airport stations to the important work we do for the airline, including Amsterdam, Bengaluru, Barcelona, Boston, Copenhagen and Chicago.”

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Lufthansa Cargo’s digital Customs clearances exceed 50 million shipments 

Uwe Glunz, managing director at Customs Broker, confirms: “Exceeding 50 million cleared shipments shows the growing e-commerce business in particular holds further potential for us.” 

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Network Airline Management renews freighter deal with TAAG Angola Airlines 

Andy Walters, commercial director of Network Airline Management underscores “We provide the capacity to carry heavy and oversized cargo on our main deck freighter aircraft, as well as pieces up to 20 metres in length via the aircraft’s nose door.”

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